It seems I am a bit late to the fabulous The Source Cafe in Hermosa Beach. Friends have been singing its praises for months, telling me I would love it with its fresh, organic, and vegan options. I finally treated myself there last week and am looking for an excuse to go back soon!
I love so many things about this cafe. It features fresh juices, smoothies and "elixirs" that celebrate the bounty of a plant-based diet. I also am in deep gratitude for the multitude of vegan dessert options and muffins. They offer gluten-free wraps for their sandwiches, and they have a variety of vegan spreads - cashew cream spread and a spicy hummus. They also offer coconut and almond milk for your coffee and tea, and make an in-house, homemade almond milk. They clearly are catering to the veegs and earth conscious.
Aside from the great tasting food, the restaurant is quaint and cozy, everything I would expect from my local, neighborhood cafe. The staff was cheery and sweet. I'd love to hang out for a morning or afternoon there.
Here are the details:
Info: 509 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach; (310) 318-1600; http://thesourcecafehb.com
Setting: Cozy beach-style cafe
Service: The staff was super helpful in explaining the menu and highlighting the vegan options. I ordered takeout, but there are several tables inside and out to stay for your meal.
Kids Menu: No, but kids would love the smoothies, paninis/wraps, and most stuff from the "Edible Garden" section of the menu.
Prices: "Edible Garden" $5-$12; Salads $8-11; Paninis and Wraps $9.5-$12; Elixirs $3.75- $8; Smoothies $8-$10.50
What I ordered: I ordered the Rawsome salad and the Turmeric Tonic elixir. The salad was fresh and tasty. I am dying to try the Kale salad next time. I enjoyed the tonic (made with turmeric, lemon, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar), although it was a little heavy on the cinnamon, making it a bit to sweet for my taste. I was in heaven with their Almond Balls and Cacao Flaxseed Brownie. They also had muffins and chocolate chip cookies.
If you are in the beach area, do yourself a favor and drop in! If you do, let me know what you think in the comments section below.
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